One of my favorite parts of writing STRENGTH+Sole is the opportunity to work/work out with the people defining what’s new and next when it comes to fitness. In addition to instructors and studio founders, the “Fit Icon” series is now
Fit Icon: Brandon Goodman @ FlyBarre
In fitness (and in life), you need a friend. With his mega-watt smile, playful personality and perfect plié, you’ll find just that in FlyBarre’s Brandon Goodman. Brandon got his start in the industry teaching in his living room at 7
Fit Icon: Carol Scott @ ECA World Fitness
Imagine that you’re at the studio, warmed up and ready to go, waiting for your class instructor, who…never shows up. What would you do? If you’re this woman, you’d step to the front of the room, cue some music and
Fit Icon: Doug Johnson @ SWERVE
You won’t believe it, but, this guy used to weigh 336 pounds (he’s 5’7″). On May 14, 2008, his doctor told him that he was going to die. Not only was it a chore to get through day-to-day life, like
Fit Icon: Michael Aiken @ Brooklyn Crew
When greeting cards, candy and gifts start popping up in stores everywhere, it means only one thing: Valentine’s Day is coming. Whether you’re single and just looking or taken and just looking, you’ll be glad to meet Brooklyn Crew‘s Michael
Fit Icon: Kari Nicolle @ Flywheel
Winter blues? I’ve got the girl for you. Meet Kari Nicolle (pronounced “Kah-ree”). She’s an actress on the rise, an in-demand Flywheel instructor and the ultimate optimist. I recently rocked a bike in Kari’s Flatiron class then sat down with
Fit Icon: Jeremy Whistine @ SoulCycle
A few minutes into Jeremy’s class, we’re warmed up and here come the intervals. Eight seconds in the saddle, eight out, four back in, four out, two in, two out. Pushups: front, middle, bottom–down, up, down, up, then, side to